{"id":7929,"date":"2020-06-22T16:08:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T15:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/more-selfesteem.com\/?page_id=7929"},"modified":"2022-03-01T11:58:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T10:58:44","slug":"self-care-and-self-esteem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/more-selfesteem.com\/more-self-esteem\/building-self-esteem\/how-to-deal-with-low-self-esteem\/self-care-and-self-esteem\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Care Ideas to Build Self Esteem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you are looking to improve your life then one of the most important things you could do is to prioritize your own self care. Looking after yourself goes together with building your self esteem, and in order to feel better about who you are, self-care is essential. It is important to know what self-caring ideas will help you build your self esteem. This is exactly what I am going to help you with here, based on the twenty years plus experience I have gained teaching and helping others all over the world to feel more confident in themselves..<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Coopersmith (1967)<\/a>, self-esteem describes how much a person believes he\/she is deserving of respect and recognition by others. In other words, it is a mental evaluation. Self-care refers to actions taken to maintain one\u2019s physical and mental health and well-being.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many other ways that you can use the self care ideas and tips I am going to give you to help you improve your self esteem. In the next section I am going to list fifteen different ideas you can use right away. These strategies will put you on a path to a happy and more confident life where you balance the responsibilities you have for others with your own needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following 15 self care tips will help you to balance your life between your needs and the needs of others. Looking after yourself and satisfying your own needs are not selfish aims, they are your right. However, we all have responsibilities and need to spend time helping others too. To think only of yourself would be selfish, however, you deserve to have your needs met, and sometimes it is justified to put yourself first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maybe you are having trouble prioritizing your self care? Get your inner mind in order and consider getting therapy or counseling. Did you know that this wonderful service BetterHelp<\/a> offers professional therapy and counseling online? It is worth trying! (The link goes to a page which discusses emotional development and relationships, all part of the self care that you need).<\/p>\n\n\n\n So let’s take a look at the 15 self care ideas and self esteem strategies you can use today that will transform how you feel about yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you seem to be always be in a rush to get somewhere? Maybe you have so much work to do and your other responsibilities that you can easily feel overwhelmed. If this is you, then you need to take some time out for you. Spend more time doing what you like to do. This is self love in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some people never have a moment to themselves, I know how this feels as I have experienced it. But alone time is so important for your mental health. Never feel guilty about relaxing or spending a couple of hours being in your favourite place or enjoying your favourite activity, you need to believe that you deserve this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Devoting time to a hobby you love is one self care idea that enables you to escape your concerns or problems and rest your mind. If your mind is occupied doing something you love, you will be happy and this is so good for you because you know that you are being kind to yourself. Hobbies are great because they allow us to explore and get to know ourselves better. Do you have a hobby, and if not, why not?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hobbies are also great de-stressors and if you’re hobby involves learning it is good for your brain. If it involves sport it is good for your body and health. If it involves activity outside, it will put you in touch with nature and this is great for your mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hobbies are also great for your self esteem. According to a study by Aline and Robert Kidd<\/a>, hobbies such as owning an aquarium with fish offers a sense of self achievement. Not only that, but anxiety and stress are reduced when the owner watches the fish. Obviously, this is a specific hobby but other hobbies which involve learning or taking care of something, such as gardening or having a pet would offer the same benefits. These two hobbies would definitely benefit self esteem because of the achievement factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sports are hobbies and can benefit self esteem as this study<\/a> shows. The study focuses on disabled individuals but also states that sport boosts self confidence for able-bodied people too. Disabled people do not take part in sports activity as much as able-bodied people do, so the effect of sport on self confidence is more obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self care means allowing yourself to take the time to discover more about who you are and what excites you by spending more time doing what you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are curious person who loves to learn new things, then expanding your mind is a fantastic way to practice self care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Developing your mind is probably the greatest way to build your self-esteem<\/a> and it is the best way to spend your time to improve yourself. Expanding your mind can benefit you in so many ways. By expanding your mind, you will have many things to talk about and you will have more meaningful discussions and this will make you a more interesting person. You may also experience more self-satisfaction when you understand a bit more about yourself and the universe you live in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning is vital especially for our careers these days as technology constantly develops and changes. Learning will make you a more valuable asset wherever you go and open up new opportunities whether your aim is to work for others or for yourself. It makes success more likely and education can bring its own rewards and boost your self confidence and self esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning for the enjoyment of it can be a form of self care because you are doing something to improve yourself. Self-care<\/a> and self-esteem feed off each other. In other words, by taking care of your needs you feel better about yourself and this also makes you look after yourself more. So, don’t hesitate any longer, go learn something new right now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self discovery is never wasted and is one of the greatest journeys you can embark on. Surely this is one of the many purposes of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cKnowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.\u201dAristotle<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to this study<\/a>, adventure educational programs have been successful at building self esteem because they encourage self discovery through completing challenges and solving problems. The study focused on how the self esteem of special needs students increased on such programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self development is an important part of life and the self discovery it leads to can boost a person’s self confidence because they become more aware of any hidden talents or abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important that decisions should move you towards achieving your goals and satisfying your needs. Decision making is self care when positive choices are made for your benefit. Note that decision making can also be destructive when the opposite happens and choices are made under pressure or for negative reasons. Good decision making that benefits you is a logical process and can be learnt. If you make good decisions it will impact your self esteem positively (see Liveyourtruestory.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n One piece of advice about making good decisions, never make them when you are in a negative frame of mind. Wait until your perspective changes. Never rush a decision if it is important. On the other hand, don’t put off a decision that needs to be made. Sometimes any decision is better than none.<\/p>\n\n\n\n15 Self Care Ideas to Build Your Self Esteem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Spending More “You” Time Helps You Enjoy Your Own Company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Explore a New Hobby That You Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Expand Your Mind and Learn Something New<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Take a Journey of Self Discovery and Self Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Make Decisions For Your Self-Care Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Important Self Care Tip:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Ideas to Help Others Achieve Their Self Care Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n